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Ancient fossils found in the Austin area
Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.
November 13, 2025 03:50 PM
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Make your Valentine’s Day extraordinary with these specials, experiences, and deals
We want to make it a bit easier to make your Valentine’s Day plans, so we rounded up a few specials to keep in mind before the big day rolls around.
January 23, 2024
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Laura Figi
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See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
Cast your vote on your favorite 2023 photos submitted by readers.
January 22, 2024
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Have your style, and make it too, with Shop Slow
Rethink the way you shop and consume with custom-made fashion made with items you love to perfectly fit your style and body type.
January 19, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Blues on the Green canceled for 2024
The annual summer music series will not be held at Zilker Park this year.
January 18, 2024
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London Gibson
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A brief history of Austin’s beloved Barton Springs Pool
Locals have been relaxing at Barton Springs Pool for more than a thousand years, dating back to Native American settlers.
January 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Take a sip of the SIMS Foundation’s Dry January Campaign
Try a Dry January mocktail at one of 11 participating venues in support of the mental health awareness and the SIMS Foundation.
January 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
January 16, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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What we’re sending the SEAtoday editors after the Longhorns lost to the Huskies
UT lost the 2024 College Football Playoff Semifinal. Now, ATXtoday is paying the price in the form of goodies.
January 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
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7 questions and answers with the 2024 Austinite of the Year, Dr. Richard Rhodes
We spoke with the 12-year chancellor of Austin Community College and education enthusiast, who will receive his award in February.
January 11, 2024
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